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Friday, August 23, 2013

Mint Simple Syrup {Recipe}

I have mint coming out the wazoo so I'm constantly coming up with new ways to use it. I happened upon a recipe for Mint Simple Syrup in the August issue of BHG. It was incorporated into another recipe they had listed for Melon and Mint Lemonade (which I made and it was DELISH!).

The thing I like about simple syrups though is that they can be used in a variety of recipes. So I made another batch of Mint Simple Syrup which I plan to add to more lemonades, adult beverages, and even coffee.

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh mint

2 cups water

2 cups sugar

In a small saucepan combine sugar and water. Stir in the 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cover. Let the syrup stand for up to 2 hours (the mint flavor will grow stronger the longer you let it steep). Strain after cooling. Store in the refrigerator, covered for up to 2 weeks. Makes 3 cups.